Railfanning.org News Wire – Page 364

N.O. Reopens Historic Streetcar Line After 40 Years

April 14, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the first time in 40 years, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority will resume revenue service of the Canal Streetcar line.

No Fare Hike for N.J. Transit

April 14, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

For the second straight year, Governor James E. McGreevey’s budget calls for N.J. Transit fares remain at their current level.

Transit Leader Testifies on Importance of Security

April 14, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

In testimony before the full Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, on the safety and security of passenger rail and public transportation systems, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) highlighted an identified $6 billion in critical security needs to keep America’s public transportation systems safe.

Metra Launches Aggressive Safety Campaign

April 14, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Responding to recent deaths of three local youths, Metra is launching its most aggressive public safety effort in its nearly 20-year history, aimed specifically at keeping children safe around railroad property.

CPA: UP Should Disclose Political Contributions

April 12, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

As part of a campaign to bring transparency and accountability to corporate political contributions, the Center for Political Accountability (CPA) is urging Union Pacific Corporation shareholders to support a resolution that asks the company to disclose and explain the business purpose of its political donations.

Marta Faces $6 Million Shortfall

April 10, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

MARTA officials are turning to the public, holding a series of hearing to gather input as the next budget year approaches.

One Killed, Dozens Injured in Amtrak Derailment

April 7, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

One person was killed and dozens more injured when the northbound City of New Orleans derailed Tuesday (April 6).

Group: Calif. High Speed Rail Could be ‘Train Wreck’

April 7, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

A proposed high-speed rail system through California’s Central Valley could cause an agricultural, environmental and financial “train wreck” if it promotes more urban sprawl, according to American Farmland Trust.

Swing Time Ending for Black River Railroad Bridge

March 31, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

During the last week of April, Canadian Pacific Railway will replace a 307-foot truss swing span with a more modern rolling bascule span, turning its 1902 swing bridge over the Black River between La Crosse and French Island into a lift bridge.

CPR Gives Amtrak Best On-Time Performance in Country

March 23, 2004 Railfanning.org News Wire

Canadian Pacific Railway dispatcher Jimmy Norris insists it’s a simple matter to keep the Hiawatha trains on time better than any other Amtrak route in the country.